The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-01-15
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ghinlev-Personal Notes.

Mr.. William P. Gorsuch, IT,, one of the
best known and most popular young men OF
Sykesville, and MISS Ida Cowman, daughter
of j. Henry Cowmau, Esq, of Baltimore
city, were united in holy wedlock at the resi-
dence of the BRIDES parents, No. 208 Oak
avenue, on Wednesday evening, the 9th inst.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Father Starr, in the presence of the relatives
and immediate friends of the family. The
marriage service was short and impre ssive.
The bride was elegantly attired in white
satin dress en- train with floral ornaments.
The groom wore the conventional black.
After the marriage the happy couple assisted
by Mr.. and Mrs. j. Henry Cowman and Mr..
j. Percy Cowman, brother of the bride, re-
ceived their many friends, who came laden
with gifts and congratulations. An elegant
wedding supper was served to the guests by
one of Baltimore's most famous caterers.
The company embraced many prominent
people of Washington and Baltimore and
Howard, Carroll and Baltimore counties.
One room was set apart for the gifts and was
well filled. Some were useful and ornamental,
while many were rich and costly. After the
reception the bride and groom left for Wash
ington and Richmond on short bridal tour.
They will continue their honey moon at their
country home near Sykesville, where they
Will DC warmly WeiCoiueu ny thOi iS5ioh VI
friends.
The following is an extract from Bloom
ington, Illinois, paper of recent date.
There was sad Christmas in one household in
BLOOMINGTON. Mr.. Jesse Milton Shipley, young
business man with good prospects and happy family
ties, was stricken down by consumption lie was
however prepared to go, and peacefully closed his
ewes firm in the assurance of meeting his wife and
little boy in brighter world. The deceased was
born in Maryland June II, 1855, making him 81
years and months of age. When little boy he
aured fine position in the business world for so
young man. He came to Bloomington when seven
teen years of age, and learned the jewelry trade
under his brother-in-law, A. L. Elbe In 1875 ne
with ]. J. Downey, remaining until May, 1855. when
failing health Obliged him to retire He visited his
old home in Maryland, remaining six months. and
feeling much stronger, returned 10 bloomington ana
trade when consumption returned. He visited Chi
cago for treatment and returned last week to die.
In 1880 he married Miss Lille Woolf, lovely young
lady of Bloomington, who with bright little boy
leaves two sisters in Baltimore Md, one brother in
Philadelphia. Pa. and one brother i'll Greeneastle.
Ind who had been with him during the last days OF
his sickness
Mr.. Shipley was brother of Mrs. John P.
Phillinger, near Sykesville. During his last
trip East Mr. Shipley spent some time in Car
roll, where he made many friends.
Miss Lena Hatch, now of Kentucky, for
meryof Maryland, is visiting Miss Ella Schultz.
Miss Mary Hewitt is spending a few days with
Miss Kearney.
Joseph Berret, alias ''the Sheriff. and
posse, passed through the town last week on
their way to the Monumental City.